Wesley C.
crawl space fungus
I've read other threads on BP about mold, but as you know different regions of the country tend to experience mold in different forms and fashions. Here in the south, we have lots of crawl spaces that are very hum...
Nat C.
Fourplex crisis
This is the worst property situation I've had to date. I'm overwhelmed and not sure what to do. Any helpful advice would be appreciated. I bought this fourplex in December 2013. On Sunday a tenant reported sewerage ba...
Andres Cardenas
Buying sight unseen
Hello everyone, I have a two part question.1. If you buy a house sight unseen from a wholesaler are you then getting a full inspection or do you just go in and start fixing what you or your contractor think it need...
Mario Cuartas
House ages to stay away from?
Hello everyone, I am a new real estate investor. I have $30k I would like to invest in multi family investments. I would like to purchase in Springfield, MO, since multi family is a lot more affordable and rents are m...
Jon Holdman
Don't mess with building inspectors
In another thread I mentioned one of my hard money loans was going to default. It did, and my business partner and I have now taken back the house deed-in-lieu.
The place has some cosmetic issues. Its total white...
Jamie Wooley
HELP!!! Major sewer leak under slab unexpected!
I have a rehab property here in Garland and I finished the foundation only to get the call from the company telling me I had a leak. Of course I got a second opinion my neighbor who owns a plumbing company to go out ...
Jean G.
Fourplex with severe foundation issues. What would you do?
Hello,so I recently got under contract the following property located in Southern Utah (well, we're still waiting for the bank to countersign, but they gave their verbal approval):- Fourplex built in 1996, 5400 sf tot...
Elizabeth Blazina
mold making tenant sick?
Hi BP members, I have a tenant that has called me to report what he believes to be a mold issue that is causing him to be sick. Now I have checked the plumbing and found no issues and I normally am pretty dil...
Crystal Dundas
Heating optionS to prevent high turnover - philadelphia, pa
I have a duplex in West Philadelphia's University City area. The property is all electric, no gas. I am having a challenge with one of my units. It is about 1500 sqft, 3stories, 3br, 2ba and being heated by an electri...
Kathryn Schauer
Drainage Issue - Need advice!
I'm having a drainage issue at one of my rentals. If they get a heavy rain, one side of the yard is holding water up against the house, and it's seeping inside the home.Last year the PM installed an outdoor sump pump...